Job Description
Join Innovate Tomorrow Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This hybrid role demands radical creativity, data-driven foresight, and the ability to transform speculative concepts into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish proprietary research that defines our industry's trajectory.
What You'll Achieve:
- Architect our 2026 innovation framework spanning biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure
- Deliver quarterly trend briefings to the board and executive leadership
- Lead incubation of moonshot projects with $2M+ annual R&D budget
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology horizon scan
- Design scenario-planning models for global market disruptions
- Lead stakeholder workshops to align leadership on future vision
- Produce white papers and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Manage a portfolio of pre-seed ventures targeting 2026 market gaps
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation fellows
- Interface with venture capital partners for emerging tech investments
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Experience with biotech, AI ethics, or circular economy domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successfully launched future-oriented initiatives
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex technical concepts